Rainmakers claim first win at Provincials in convincing fashion, prepare for tourney wrap up today

As close to a complete game as they've had in the tournament Brought
the desired result as the CHSS Rainmakers won in Friday play
(from TFSE stream)

The Charles Hays Rainmakers found that extra gear on Friday to claim their first victory at a hard fought week of Provincials battles, with the Prince Rupert side coming out at the top end of a 76-57 decision over Kootenay River.

The Day Three action which featured an early start that did not impact on the team what so ever, provided  a sample of the high octane offence that the Rainmakers bring to their games, their play dominating at both ends of the court.

For the second game in a row, the Makers were led once again by Tyler Bomben with 32 points in a another strong performance. 

The Charles Hays offence was assisted by strong contributions from  Josh Aparicio with 22 points and Caleb Tait with 15.

From the opening tip off to the final buzzer, the Rainmakers were convincing in their resolve to keep the pressure on their Kootenay Opposition. 

The strong offensive game assisted by a shut down defensive play, particularly in the third quarter, that offered few chances for the Kooteny aide to consider a comeback.

The Charles Hays Tournament experience wraps up this afternoon at 1PM when the Rainmakers take on Khalsa School on the B side of the event for final standing rankings.

The Big Show for the 2A tournament comes later this afternoon when Collingwood and Brentwood College hit the court in the Division finale at 2:45 PM

The path to the finals for Brentwood College came with a highly entertaining match up with the Rainmakers on opening day.

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For Hoops fans in the Northwest and in particular on Haida Gwaii, all eyes will be on the upcoming Championship finale for the 1A division.

It's been a week of success for Gidgalang Kuuyas Naay from the islands who have run through the tournament undefeated to this point. 

Today at 12:30 they make their push to claim a banner for their school and the Haida Gwaii basketball community.

The Haida Gwaains take on Unity Christian in the 1A final at the Arena Bowl of the Langley Entertainment Centre.

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Terrace's Caledonia wrapped up their time at the 3A Provincials on Friday, the Keromodeis dropping an 84-62 decision to Gladstone.

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Rainmaker fans and those from Haida Gwaii can follow the Live streams from the tournament through the 2A Basketball Home page, which has a link to the Pay Per view options.  

You can purchase one day access for 8 dollars, or 24 dollars for the full tournament package. 

Keep up to date on the day's action from the 2A Tournament Social media stream

We are following the tournament through our archive page here.